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wah gwaan
wah-GWAAN · phrase · slang
What's going on? / What's up?
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A casual Jamaican greeting used the way English speakers say 'what's up' or 'how are things'.
“Wah gwaan, bredren? Long time no see.”
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wah gwaan In A Sentence
Wah gwaan, bredren? Long time no see.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois, from 'what is going on'.
People Also Ask
What does wah gwaan mean?
Wah gwaan means 'what's going on?' or 'what's up?', a casual Jamaican greeting.
Where does wah gwaan come from?
It is Jamaican Patois, contracted from the phrase 'what is going on'.
How do you respond to wah gwaan?
A common reply is 'mi deh yah' (I'm here) or simply telling the person how things are going, the way you would answer 'what's up'.
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